Traxxas T-Maxx Forum v1.0

[MaxxThrasher]

:) Ok, thanx.

[my69corvette]

im finishing breaking in my new T-MAXX and all of the sudden i cant get it to run anymore. I'm gettin glow from the plug. It almost acts like there is a clog in the carb, but it spray exess fuel out the exhuast. I'm stumped. please help me

[FodderMech]

69Corvette. Try leaning it out a bit. Sometimes (with weather changes etc.) subtle changes in atmosphere will cause problems. lean her out and juice the throttle as u start her up. Otherwise if you are not experienced with nitro, find someone who is and let them show you their technique for getting them going. I usually pump fuel (either with the little pump thingie, or by snapping the fuel tank lid) till I see a bit coming out the exhaust, then hook up an external glow plug energiser (the blue wire is pretty crappy) then let her rip. With new engines it may take awhile to get the carb mixture set up right. My advise is to set the idle a bit high till the engine settings settle down a bit then lower the idle and lean her up as much as u dare to keep her performing well. Also keep your cranking battery well charged.
I know that is a lot of stuff, good luck.
-Fodderhttp://home.earthlink.net/~surfdog99/truck1.jpg :D

[my69corvette]

Hey do you guys think its worth the money to upgrade to aluminum a-arms, and other suspension parts? Or should i just keep replacing the plastic pieces?:cool:

[GTX]

I have the SM Widetrac kit and I love it already. THere are cheaper alternatives for aluminum arms like Powerline's and then there are the RPM arms that just flex and are guaranteed not to break. A full set of those is only $40.

[SixVi6]

I'd stay away from cheap aluminum stuff. especially cheap arms. I made the mistake of buying some powerline arms and bent two of them a week later. I then bought RPM Nylon arms and have had great luck since. I've only broken two of them and it only happened because i crashed at high speeds into solid objects. They are tough and have the lifetime replacement guarantee. If you are going aluminum SuperMaxx is the way to go. Its spendy but just about impossible to break. You could also pick up the proline suspension. From what I've heard its very tough also.

[Skribble]

Isn't the SuperMaxx Titanium?

[Got Speed]

Supermaxx is machined 7075.

[Skribble]

My bad, thanks.

[extremetmaxxer]

yup supermaxx is the way to go. and theyve never broken an arm or part. amazing stuff. and now hes comming out with the racer x that is 2 oz more than stock

[Got Speed]

Does anyone own the racer X suspension? Any trouble? I was looking at it and it looked kinda weak in some spots like how the rear upper arm attaches to the nucle by a ball cup?!

[SixVi6]

The Racer X suspension is not out yet. When it does come out Though I want it along with the bulks that accept 1/8 scale diffs. That will be one tough setup.

[GTX]

Well I am converting back to a regular T now, I don't want to mess with Ofna stuff, no support!!! Well, anyone wanna trade me their T without suspension for all my stuff I have listed? It's a great deal!!!! SixVi6, YGM!!!

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by SixVi6
The Racer X suspension is not out yet. When it does come out Though I want it along with the bulks that accept 1/8 scale diffs. That will be one tough setup.

Oh I thought it was already out. Tell me how it is when you get it.

[GTX]

Oh, I am selling my SM stuff(too much too handle money wise) so I am going to buy another T and just upgrade whatever breaks. If anyone is interested in them, email me.

[SixVi6]

GTX YGM.. I replied to your e-mail before I read the boad here.

Yeah I hear ya Ofna makes great stuff but support is non-existant. A friend of mine has an MP.. It breaks just as much as any other RC but nobody has parts and it takes a long time to order them.

[GTX]

Here is my ad guys...

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82756

[paddle maxx]

hope i"m in the right spot NOW, bare with me new at this!!!!!!I have a question about my MIP stinger I just purchased when I took my stock header of my maxx I noticed that the gasket had a much bigger opening in it than the gasket MIP supplies? anyone know why??????

[GTX]

It may have just expanded from use and heat.

[paddle maxx]

stock gasket just fits nicelly around the edges of the stock header not restricting flow but new gasket(mip) has a small square cut in the middle of it looking(or it will) restrict flow, not sure if I should use old gasket on mip header wich would make more sense to me or use the mip gasket????? maybee it is suppose to have a smaller opening in it???

[GTX]

Are you saying that it has a whole blockage and there is no hole, or the hole is too small?

[paddle maxx]

the hole is to small not nearly as big as stock gasket

[GTX]

Oh, well then I wouldn't know, there are many users of the MIP stinger, so someone should know.

[my69corvette]

Im baffled, last night i was driving my T-maxx and it was running fine, then this morning i go to fire it up and i cant get the dang think the run. I put in new glow plugs, i have my batteries freshly charged, a clean air filter, and a fresh tank of gas. I took the mixture needle apart and put it back, thinking maybe it was clogged. I have tried fiddling with all the mixture screws and nothin. The most i can get out of it is it almost starts, then it dies.
PLEASE HELP im about to shoot this thing!!!!



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[kojak61]

Here is my new Tmaxx page. I am also making a gallery of fellow maxxers Maxxes.
http://www.geocities.com/geokojak61/tmaxx.html

[SixVi6]

Check the Blue wire and make sure its on the glow plug nice and tight. A good investment is a glow plug thingy.. I can't think of the name of it now.

Try reseting the carb by loosining the 5.5mm nut and pulling the carb off off. clean off the carb and the opening on the case. Then drop the carb back into the opening. Press down on the carb and tightnen the carb hold down.

Also check the head screws the can come loose and cause a no start problem.

Also if you still have the glow plug the you used the last time it was running check that for any kind of debris. If there are yellowish/brown shiny particles cloging the glow plug up around the wire it may be a con rod bearing that let go. This can cause a no start problem and also and will require a call to traxxas for a new engine. (Traxxas is very good about replacing whole engines for free if there is problem.) or you can get a whole new engine. OS engines are the way to go for qualty and dependibility.

[R/Cbum4life]

I believe SixVi6 would be reffering to a..... glow starter!

[bubbastump]

any one here in md??? in aug there is the roar md gas championship race and if u want to run better get to pasadena offroad raceway and get practice

[speedydave]

To everyone that races their truck: What hop ups would you recommend, and what do you have? I'm fairly confident I know what hop ups I'd want for racing, but I'm curious to compare information. Thanks! :)

[nmtr13]

I dont have a t-maxx but iv thought about getting one. How does it handle? Does it break easily? I have a nitro mt racer and people say to keep it cuz they said the t-maxx is junk and break all the time. Is this true? I dont know if its just me but the t-maxx looks underpowered.
Do u think its worth it to trade or sell my nmt for a t-maxx? why?

[Scrad]

I'd have to say that the Maxx is pretty tough. I've crashed that thing pretty hard and have only bent the body posts. So I think it is worth getting. I didn't like the Maxx before I had one, because of all of the hype about it, but I traded 2 cars that I had for one and now I can see why it is so cool. So I'd say you should consider getting one.

As for handling, for a monster truck it is pretty good, but from a stadium truck stand point its more tipsy than the Bush twins. So I'd say get the Pro-Line suspension kit. It could stand to have a stronger engine, but you can always up grade to another one later. The stock one is still pretty fun to drive though.

[nmtr13]

how does it handle jumps?

[speedydave]

T-Maxx's take to the jumps very well. They get plenty of air, and soak up the landing easily. They are also very finicky in the air though, because if you hit the brakes, you'll nose dive, and if u hit the gas, it'll rear end, so you have to be very smooth with the throttle in the air. Otherwise, they're fairly good jumpers. no, I don't have a T-Maxx, but I must have put about 45 minutes in on one today at the track. It's fun to drive stuff that's not yours! :D

[nmtr13]

Hows the stock engine?
I will prob get a .16 or .18 for it, if i get one.

[nmtr13]

Is it true that traxxas is making a new and better maxx?

[freeskiea]

nmtr13.......traxxas has a truck in the making, but they havnt said anything about it (engine size ect.) yet, correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm putting a .24 on my maxx with the .21 coinversion kit and I was wondering which new allum. spur to get and where to get it. Also should I gear it different, and what will break first on it gear wise or transimion.

[saiyanmanicomio]

That 24.7 big block engine is the new one from XTM Racing?

[freeskiea]

yes

[saiyanmanicomio]

It has a lot of torque.

[SixVi6]

RRP makes a steel spur but its really heavy and will rob you of power. Ultimate hobbies makes a Titanium spur but its horribly expensive. thats all that is made as far as the spur gears unless you put an RRP slipper on there. So far I've heard nothing but bad thing about breakage from that RRP slipper being inconsistent and sliping easily sometimes and other times locking so hard it breaks things. depending of what chassis you are running you may have to get a steel spur gear. the reason the spur gear or clutchbell strip is because of chassis flex. On my SuperMaxx Chassis .21 t-maxx I run a stock plastic 70t spur and a 22t clutchbell and have yet to strip a spur gear. My old t-beyond chassis felxed so much it stripped clutchbells after I put a steel spur on it. for gearing its a good idea to gear it with a 22t clutchbell to keep the hard driveline shocks to a minimum and heck its got the extra power so gear it for more speed. .21 maxxes are a blast but it gets expensive.

[sLiTcH]

Let's make this a long thread guys.

First I would like to know which setting are you using on your T-Maxx.

Second what are the hop-ups there is on it.

Third: Is there a nitro engine that fits the orginal T-Maxx chassis with which my Maxx will be able to pull wheelies

Fourth: I have some ideas about buying some upgrades to go on my T-Maxx, which one do you think is the best (plurial or singular), here's the list : MIP Stinger Exhaust Kit, Pro-line Maxx Paddle, 3 pc skidplate (rpm), RPM bulkhead brace, RPM shock tower, RPM A-Arm, RPM Monster Clawz Stable Maxx rings

Fifth : Will the Pro-line Maxx paddle fit the RPM Stabble Maxx rings ?

Sixth: Please list me all the items I need to have a forward only Maxx

[freeskiea]

On my maxx I have a XTM .21 kit (no engine yet but I'll have a hyper .21 or .24-7 real soon), allum. skid plates, and a forward only conversion. All you need is the forward only kit thingy, its like $9 and takes off alot of weight. I instaled mine yesterday and it was easy.

[XXXNT Racer 2K2]

Hey, anybody had problems with broken body posts after flipping your Maxx at 20 mph.?????

[SixVi6]

sLiTcH

The megatech .16 is a low budget replacement but the quality is sketchy. it will wither self destruct durring breakin or live and run great. One of the best powerfull engines is the OS .15CVR X. Put an 18t clutchbell on there and let it rip. also RC Alloys is now making aluminum clutch shoes that will hold up to anything and last forever and never slip like the stockers do. Any .12 to .18 engine will drop into a t-maxx as long as it has a short crankshaft.

the stinger exhaust provides great power but the one I had split after it hit the cement while doing a wheelie. other than that its a great ehxuast. All the PRM stuff is great except the wheels. There are no stronger plastic wheels than the stockers and stormer beadlocks. I've broke plastic rims and stripped the hexes from all manufactures except the stock ones, and the Stormer Beadlocks.

The best suspension mod IMO are RC Ravens dual rate progressive springs. I run one dual rate and one stock spring per corner and it really limits the flipping and greatly helps in turning.

Yes the Maxx paddles will fit the RPM StableMaxx's.

forward only... if you have a lower HP smallblock the traxxas Forward only will work fine but with a high output smallblock or a .21 the traxxas one will break. The best bet is to spend the cash and replace all the gears with aluminum or get a SuperMaxx Forward only conversion.

XXXNT Racer 2K2

Yes the body posts break especially if its cold out or if you run the body way high.

[sLiTcH]

Do you think I will be pulling wheelies with ,
ASC2900 AE15 Pull Start Engine 158.99
HPI1605 Nitro Star .15 Std 139.99
OSM15CV OS 15 CV BB Car 167.99
TRX4007 TRX Pro 15 Short Crank w/PS 149.99


if my T-Maxx is equipped with
TRX4994X Reverse Lockout T-Maxx 16.99

If i'm not able to wheelie with those engines, please show me an BUDGET engine with which I would be able to


Thanks for youyr help Sixvi6

[freeskiea]

Slitch;

In the June 02 issue of rcca it shows and tells you how to port and polish your stock trx .15 engine. It looks pretty easy but requires some tools most people do not have, the said they were pulling wheelies after the mod. I wish I didnt sell my trx .15 b/c I would have done it to it just to see how good it really is. Hope this helps.

[MaxxThrasher]

Guys, I got wheelies out of the stock TRX Pro .15 simpley buy putting a Big Tube Header on it with a good tuned pipe (Dynamite) and tightening down the slipper clutch so it no longer slipped. (Caution: tightening the slipper clutch will result in extra wear on the tranny gears).

http://www.hobbyshopnj.com/header.html

Best upgrade and money spent.

"JMO"

[SixVi6]

The Os engines are hard to beat. I had a .15 cv-x hyper in my t-maxx and loved it. it pulled wheelies with an 18t clutchbell, HSNJ header, and a stock RC10 gt pipe. MaxxThrasher is right, that header and a good pipe just makes just about any smallbock fly.

The .15 CV-X Hyper (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXPV47&P=7) is the best smallblock engine I had in my maxx but they have a slide card so it will require a rework of the linkages to get it to work. Renegade RC sells a nice Slide Carb (http://www.renegaderc.com/Products/JT_Racing_Products.htm#Slidecarbkit) setup that I hear is great.

If the slide carb setup is not your thing the standard OS .15 CV-X (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXBZ30&P=7) engine with a short crank and rotoary carb you have listed there is a great engine also.

Also there are a few thing you can do get it to wheelie easier such as stiffen up the rear suspension, use lighter front tires, tightnen up the slipper all the way, heck zip tie the RX pack to the rear shock tower will help get the front wheels up and eleminating the rev servo using the traxxas forward only will also help get mad wheelies in there but beware... as Maxxtrasher said its hard on the tranny and entire rest of the driveline.

[JerryL]

32 pages!!! :eek: The last time I was on this BB there was only something like 6 or 8 pages!

Jerry

[saiyanmanicomio]

I have in my T-MAXX next parts:

1.CVRx 15

2.Paris racing ring pipe.

3.Duratrax front and rear skidplate.

3.RPM blue bulkheadbrace.

4.Pro-line racing suspension kit.

5.Pro-line F-350 body.

6.New fuel tank without the primer.

7.Associated aluminium shock kit with aluminum cap.

8.I order the XTM Racing 21 convertion kit from towerhobbies but
i have to wait until they receive it.

9.Ofna 17mm hubs.

10.On-Road 1/8 buggy wheels.

11.35 weight oil and associated red firm spring.

12.When a receive the XTM 21 convertion kit i will buy a Ofna Hiper 21 engine.

13.A great planes fuel filter.

[MaxxThrasher]

Originally posted by JerryL
32 pages!!! :eek: The last time I was on this BB there was only something like 6 or 8 pages!

Jerry

Well wb Jerry, good to see you here.:)

[MaxxThrasher]

:D And then there was 33!

[R/Cbum4life]

Is there any kind of fuel tank that is the same size as the stock and will mount just the same that has a constant feed to it like the airplane fuel tanks when you fly upside down you don't run out of fuel. I am sick of having to run to my maxx before it dies when i titps over.

[MaxxThrasher]

Idle it up a little bit.

"JMO"

[ultimaxxracer]

my maxx has been having ever since the weekend that i've broken it in. whenever i accelerate hard or when it shifts into 2nd gear it bogs. Now with my stinger it bogs whenever I accelerate. I have tried adjusting the needle settings with no progress. please help

[ConeRacer]

catching alittle air...

[ConeRacer]

powerslide in dirt...

[ConeRacer]

wheelie...

[SixVi6]

Ok since I've ben trying to sell off my .15 maxx for a while with no sucess I'm parting it out. I need to get some hop ups for my .21 maxx and my Landmax 2.. People on this forum get first crack at whatever I have and yes I take trades. Here's the good stuff.. a superMaxx Forward only tranny with an RRP spur and a plastic spur along with brake parts and any other tranny parts I have, HCR skids and center braces and rpm skid, A fresh rebuilt ported TRX with tons of spare parts, carbs, a good case, crank and more, a set of blue RPM arms and Black RPM bulkhead braces, and lots of misc stock parts. If anyone here wants what I listed or is looking for stock parts let me know. Shoot me an e-mail if you are interested it will all be for sale on maxxtraxx on saturday so hurry.

John sixvi6-camaro@attbi.com


http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/lmaxx_36.jpg
AS you can see both my RC's need more hop ups.. help support my cause. lol!

[tHe cOokIe]

a tmaxx with a maxx suspension kit and a 21 and maybe a three speed in forward.

or

a rc10gt or xxxnt with a 1.25+ hosrepower 12

[MaxxBlaster]

I want to put a Trinity/Picco .15 side Picco exhaust in my T-Maxx but can't find a header that bends the right direction. Anybody know if somebody makes one and where I can find one.:confused:

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by tHe cOokIe
a tmaxx with a maxx suspension kit and a 21 and maybe a three speed in forward.

or

a rc10gt or xxxnt with a 1.25+ hosrepower 12

Racing? If not a 3 speed .21 maxx is sweet.:D

I have a .21 maxx and I can't set it down. I have a GT too but I use it stricly for racing.:)

[Got Speed]

Here are some pics of my .21 maxx. It would be too embarassing to show the body!:D :eek: :cool:

[Got Speed]

Another.

[tHe cOokIe]

yeah i will be racing so i think that i will go with the gt

[ultimaxxracer]

i was thinking of getting a better motor for my maxx and i was wondering if I could still use my stinger pipe.

[Got Speed]

You can still use it as long as the engine you get is a side exhaust engine.

[R/Cbum4life]

Hey sixvi6 where are you I have sent numerous e-mails to you please mail me back @:sailinstud420@hotmail.com

[nmtr13]

would the t-maxx go any faster with a rb 12 engine? would it go faster than the stock 15 engine?

[MaxxBlaster]

I'm probably going to port and polish my TRX next weekend following the article in RCCA. Has anyone done this and are the results as good as the article claim? I am also going to put on an OS 10E carb, I'm so sick of retuning my engine every time I run it:mad: Will the carb help my tuning problem? As is it won't hold a tune, even from tank to tank. Let me know if these thing will help.

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by nmtr13
would the t-maxx go any faster with a rb 12 engine? would it go faster than the stock 15 engine?

Ya it will go alot faster but they are trickier to tune than the stock engine. If you want alot of performance get a .21.

[R/Cbum4life]

I don't understand, why can a .12 be faster than and .15?

[speedydave]

.12's turn more RPM than .15's do, so it would have a higher top speed, as well as the fact that the TRX Pro .15 has only about .58 hp, and most competition .12's these days have 1+ hp, so they will also help get the T-maxx up to speed faster. I've seen a Novarossi CX-12 powered T-Maxx be sooooooo close to pulling wheelies! We're talkin serious power out of some of those .12's...

[R/Cbum4life]

what is the hp on a decent .15 then?

[GTX]

OS CV .15s have .68 HP but Fantom 15's have 1.25 and cost about $150.

[GTX]

SixVi6, YGM!!!

[Big boys go fas]

send pics to Supersharpy_1@hotmail.com:) :D :cool: :p ;)

[SixVi6]

heck yeah.. anyone with a .21 pretty much needs this clutch..

http://www.rcalloys.com/pricelist/images/shoesinstalled.jpg

http://www.rcalloys.com/pricelist/pricelistshafts.html

Rc alloys is now making Aluminum clutches that are a direct replacement for the t-maxx's clutch. I picked mie up a couple weeks ago but didn't install it until today. The results.. well I'm running 22/65 gearing and it still wheelies like a monster. with the stock clutch or MIP clutch it would never pull wheelies with this gearing because the clutch would slip so much at low RPMs. It works flawless and really enguages and holds the clutchbell hard. Deffinetely a must by for the .21's and a great replacement for any smallblocks out there.

[R/Cbum4life]

hey maxxblaster any word on that port and polish job? I'm interested in seeing how it turns out.

[MaxxBlaster]

Haven't done it yet. I'm going to do it this weekend for sure. I went paintballing last Saturday and couldn't get of the couch on Sunday. I'll let everybody known how it goes.:D

[speedydave]

Hey guys, I've been looking for a nice, fun, FAST basher...I keep coming back to the T-Maxx...I have an E-Maxx already, but it's going Rally...so I want a nitro MT to bash with. I love speed(who doesn't?), and wheelies are cool, I wouldn't mind being able to do them, since this will be a basher...but I'm worried about breaking stuff, because I've noticed that with a T-Maxx, it's either all stock or all out...I've been debating between the XTM .21 conversion kit with an Omega sport .21 pull start engine, and an OS 15 CVR-X(S), and I need to know what hop ups would be wise with this stuff. Like I said, I have an E-Maxx, so I know all about the fact that I'll want RPM arms, shock towers, and bulkhead braces, as well as new shocks, a stronger steering servo, etc...I'm mainly concerned with the drivetrain in the T-Maxx. I've stripped out a set of diff bevel gears(the smallest ones) In my E-Maxx already, and I've been hearing about the SuperMaxx 1/8 diff conversion, but I haven't seen any info, and I searched through all 20 pages of Unlimited Engineering stuff at MaxxTraxx already...maybe I skipped over it??? They aren't sure if the diffs will be compatible with XTM universals, which is my main problem. They claim they will be compatible with UE and MIP universals...Main thing I'm worried about with the truck is, will it be fun(as fun as I want it to be) with a .15(the CVR, specifically), or will it really only be fun with a .21? Also, what driveline mods do you guys recommend to support this power? So far, if I go the .15 route, I'll probably race it, so I'll buy the 1/8 diff conversion, forward only gear set(probably from UE, with the beefed up shafts and gears), RRP slipper, new pipe(AE or Traxxas...another debatable topic), etc...What do you guys think? BTW, I already have Maxx Masher tires...they rock!

P.S. I just bought a skateboard/BMX ramp from Kay-Bee on sale for $20(they had a cracked base, which didn't effect the ability of the ramp to be used...it was a corner that was broken off, no biggie..normally $35). I wanna see some air under this thing!

[SixVi6]

Unlimited Engineering is still working on the 1/8 scale diff setup as well as many other things some of which are on the site others are not.

The stock tranny will die quickly with a .21 or even a .15cvr if you are really hard on it. After the tranny the rest of the driveline is the same as an Emaxx so whatever you break on an e-maxx will break the same on a t-maxx.

For hop ups on an .21 XTM conversion I'd say UE forward only, leave the slipper stock using AE diff balls or as many stock pegs as you can get in there, or get The Ultumate Maxx Slipper (http://pub13.ezboard.com/fmaxximumtraxxasfrm48.showMessageRange?topicID=551 6.topic&start=1&stop=20) and run a 1/8 buggy clutch setup and clutchbell.

IMO.. The RRP slipper is junk. My friend put one on his .21 Maxx and its impossible to get it to slip just right. It either grabs super hard which breaks driveline parts left and right or slipps like mad. All the MaxxTraxx guys that tried the RRP slipper have since gone back to stock. Also for some reason my friends steel spur that came with it wore out really fast. He mostly drives through grass and on the pavement. I'm thinking chassis flex was causing the mesh to go silly and wear it out.

For the rest of the driveline you can either get some Kipster diff cups or wait for the 1/8 scale diff setup to come out. actually I think there is somebody that is already making a 1/8 scale diff setup for the Maxx trucks but I can't find the thread. I do believe that the XTM CVD's are the same as the MIP ones so they should be fine.
Also for better and reliable breaking get the Dual disk brake hex (http://pub13.ezboard.com/fmaxximumtraxxasfrm35.showMessageRange?topicID=478 5.topic&start=1&stop=20). I run one and love it. It in fact has too much brakes so keep them adjusted out a bit.

If you go smallblock get a JT racing chassis and a UE tranny and keep it as light as possible and it will fly. I hope this helps ya out.

John

[speedydave]

Thanks! Hmm...I mean, I want this thing to be fun, I'll mostly be bashing, if I race it won't be often, and it'll be for fun...I just want the truck to have more power than stock...I've driven some T-Maxxes that were basically stock, and the truck was pretty fast if you punch the throttle(this was on a track), but the engine(stock Pro 15) was running between 280 and 310 degrees :( That's why I want the 15 CVR-X(S)...onluss the .12 will still be a good engine with it and not stress the drivetrain as much. However, I've talked with guys who have the .12, and the .12 heats up more than the .15 does, soooo...I'm relatively experienced with a lot of this stuff, but I've never really spent this much time/effort thinking about everything that goes into a nice, reliable T-Maxx, and it's starting to make me wonder if I really wanna spend that kind of money on this truck :(

[SixVi6]

Yeah it gets expensive.. expecially if you go .21. If you go .21 look to replace almost the entire truck which is especially expensive if you do it all at once. It took me about 2 years to slowly build to the point where I am at now and I had enough to build a complete second t-maxx which I recently began selling for parts.

Maxxes drivelines are made to handle only a bit over 1 hp. if you put a .15 CVR in there and an 18t clutchbell on a stock t-maxx that is good and light weight it will be pretty reliable depending on driving style. With CVD's and a good tranny and a decent chassis on a .15 CVR it should be plenty tough. The TRX Pro .15 that the maxx comes with stock just runs hot. Thats how they all are. I ran a .12 CVR on my maxx for a while with an 18t clutchbell and it was fast and still had decent power. It did heat up a bit but it was nothing like a stock TRX engine as far as temps and the added heat is expected because of the weight of a maxx.

[f250-guy]

Hey guys, a few questions about my new toy. I finished the break-in of the motor doing it by the instructions. Then I took it out for a run and a buddy of mine pulled this gasket cone thing out of my muffler. Now the truck will not stay running no matter how low or hi I go with the mixture settings. Or can I adjust the shift point. Should I just put the thing back in the muffler and start over? Anyone have any suggestions.


Also I've read alot about switching the carb around, how difficult is that to do and what does it entail? thanks for the info

[MaxxBlaster]

I just did the port and polish job on my T-Maxx. It's not tuned perfectly so I don't know the real capabilities. I burnt two glow plugs in 30 minutes!:eek: I posted a thread in the nitro forum. Any help would be nice.

[ultimaxxracer]

The same thing happened to me after the port and polishing it was running great before but now it's terrible. The guy at the hobby shop tuned it for me and it was running fine yesterday but now it's back to running poorly. Even at full throttle it was barely crawling and i can't keep it running.

[saiyanmanicomio]

Hi tomorrow I will recieve the 21conversion kit from XTM Racing, but I will run it with a 15 engine because I spent all my money in the conversion kit and I do not have any money to upgrade the drivetrain. Can anyone suggest something?:confused:

[Got Speed]

It's not that bad of a driveline with a .21 unless you are really hard on it like jumping it with the throttle pinned. I think a clutch like the one somebody showed a few posts up on this page would be nice and if you're worried about it being too much you can gear up and get a restricctor.

Eventually you will want to get a stronger driveline though such as a CVDs(at least center) and a Supermaxx tranny.

[Got Speed]

His first post he posts negative things about the truck in it's specific forum!:eek::rolleyes: :D

Do you own both?

[saiyanmanicomio]

Yeah, if you want to talk about EK4 go to the Ek4 forum :o

[saiyanmanicomio]

Today a recieved the 21 conversion kit from XTM Racing. The chassis is cool and pretty much bigger than the stock one, but the tune pipe should be blue or red just like the chassis. The tune pipe the I recieve is the same one but polished and is cooler than the blue one.:cool:

[Got Speed]

Are the CVDs good quality in the XTM kit?

[saiyanmanicomio]

Yes they are just like MIP ones but the bell shape is in the opposite direction. In the MIP the bell shape is in the dog bone. In the XTM the bell shape is in the axle. The MIP CVD and XTM CVD are not compatible. Bad to me because I have the Pro-line suspension kit and I can't uses the XTM CVD. They are to short

[Bloodember]

For the Proline Suspension you need the Proline specific MIP CVD's.

--bloodember--

[GTX]

Man, get outta here with that copy and pastin' all this advertising crap!!!!! This is a message board, NOT A BILLBOARD FOR HOBBY SHOPS THAT ARE TOO CHEAP TO BUY AN AD!!!!

[bnevets27]

can u make the t maxx have a 4 speed trany but all forward gears instead of 2 forward 2 reverse or can u make it 3 foward 1 reverse?

[bnevets27]

what are better RPM a arms or aluminum?

and for aluminum skid plates what do ppl like the best?

[SixVi6]

hehe.. yeah I'll have no more driveline problems in the near future no matter how hard I thrash my .21 t-maxx.

Unlimited Engineering SuperMaxx 7.5 1/8 diff conversion.. (http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/SM7.5Diff.shtml)

I've preordered mine and already have some steel SuperMaxx CVD's waiting. Now lets just hope I have the cash to pay my credit card bill when it comes at the end of this month. :rolleyes:

I can't wait. o ringed diffs so you can fill them with silicone and torsion diffs available as a direct drop in. drool.. my .21 maxx will be complete.

[Bloodember]

Man, get outta here with that copy and pastin' all this advertising crap!!!!! This is a message board, NOT A BILLBOARD FOR HOBBY SHOPS THAT ARE TOO CHEAP TO BUY AN AD!!!!

GTX, who are you saying this too? I don't see any advertising around your post.

--bloodember--

[SixVi6]

The Mods already deleted the post that GTTX was refering to.

[Bloodember]

Ah ok

--bloodember--

[bustedparts]

I thought I would post a few pics of my maxx.Its going .21 next week So I am planing aon breaking some parts!!

[bnevets27]

in your opion what do u think is better Traxxas Big Bore or Proline? or if u preffer some other kind let me know what it is.
Thanx

[MaxxThrasher]

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/description.asp?prod=DYN7636&pc=DYN7636S

Best value.

[GTX]

Hey those are pretty good. I would get those shocks.

SixVi6- glad to see you are getting the 1/8 diffs!

Oh, and I am currently starting a project. I am taking Maxx suspension and putting it on an RC10GT! I have all these GT parts laying around, so why not? I am also going to put a .21 in it! Haha, it's gonna be cool. I wonder if I can still post in here about it...

[SixVi6]

Yup.. I should have no more driveline problems with my t-maxx after I get tose 1/8 diffs in. I think now its time to pick up an XTM 24.7 for the t-maxx. I bought a hyper .21 for it a month ago but Hypers are 100x worse than the TRX and are complete junk. If I don't sell or trade it for parts I'll take a torch to it at least that way the hyper will give me some kind of pleasure.

[bustedparts]

I'll buy that hyper!Shoot me mail!!!
rwinkelman@chartermi.net

[GTX]

What? Hypers are crap? I thought everyone liked them??? Anyways, get the 24.7 and PORT it!!! Haha, now that will be some serious POWER! I am going to stick an Ofna P4 in the GT MAXX just as a start. I can always port it and then sell it and get an XTM or something.

[SixVi6]

Hyper .21's are junk. Everybody says they are great but After I bought mine I was told be the same people, "Ohhh well you need to seal it and work with it to get it running reliably for a gallon or two." Ummm... Right, this is a "good" engine.. haha! I've never had such a crap engine. A good engine should run just as out of the box Hyper .21 can't therefore they are crap. The only thing its got going for it is its powerfull but what good is power when it constantly stalls and doesn't hold a tune. I've had the LHS tinker with it for a few days, a big time 1/8 buggy racer rebuild it and replace o rings and seal it and run it, and I've gone through it several times and after a month of problems I've just about had it. Its semi in pieces now probaby for the 20th time and I don't think I'm putting it back together anymore.

Hmmmm.. I think its the carb that is causing the problems.. if the carb from the megatech will drop onto the Hyper I may be able to have a good running engine.

bustedparts.. I'm going to try the carb swap first before I sell it off.

[bustedparts]

Ok.I am a 2-stroke mechanic by trade and I have a trx motor that runs down picco motored maxxes.A little number crunching and a dremmel tool and bang you got a motor that runs spank!Go but this stuff called locktite 518.It is about the best sealer that you can buy!I use it on tranny cases to seal them up.Use it on the but plate and the carb bell.You wont have any more leaks!

[Got Speed]

I have a Hyper .21 and havn't had a single problem with it. I broke it in for about 35 minutes with the about the factory settings and now it runs great. It holds a tune very well, has plenty of power, run great through a whole tank of gas(no stalling or anything), nice large cooling head, good price, the only thing I don't like is that the cooling head is black which shows every little scratch and ding.

[GTX]

Just polish the head. :D

[Got Speed]

I did after flipping over about 10 times. It was all scratched up. Zip ties didn't help either. They broke whenever it flipped.:D

[GTX]

Haha. That's funny, I never flip my cars over! Never ojnce have I, except my Sandmaster, but that was my Dad :D. I couldn't flip my T over when I had stablemaxxes and a 12 CV-RX in it with an AE pipe!

[Got Speed]

I never really had too much trouble with it flipping over sideways because I was pretty careful now I have stablemaxxs and don't really have to worry. If Id punch the throttle though it would wheelie all the way over onto it's lid it's kinda funny but it gets to be a pain sometimes. I want to get a wheelie bar and drag it all the way down the street.:D

[SixVi6]

I'm not trying to even seal the hyper up again or anything. Its not worth it. Hypers are hit or miss engines either they are great or complete junk.. I took a chance and lost out. I'm keeping it for now unless I get a good trade for it but on a junk hyper its unlikley I'll get anyhitng good. Later on after I get the 24.7 I'll take the carb off the Megatech .21 and try out the hyper. Mabey then it will be an ok engine.

I don't have many problems flipping on my maxx. Ravens dual rate springs, some nice thick oil with RPM pistons, and knowing how the truck handles on different surfaces keeps my truck on all fours. I have no offset wheels or wide suspension arms either.

[Got Speed]

Ive only had trouble with it flipping backwards
:D

[SixVi6]

hehe.. yeah flipping ofer because of power is another story. lol.. I've been breaking diffs latley so I put a low RPM clutch spring in to limit the hard wheelies from a standstill until I get the SM 1/8 diff conversion.

[HK9x19]

I am looking at buying a T-Maxx... One thing that I like is that there are so many companies that make parts for this truck.

How well does this truck go through tall grass... at slow speeds or taking off in tall grass?

Does it normally start easily?

Last question... about how fast can a T-Maxx with a .21 conversion go?:confused:

[GTX]

SixVi6- I will leave those questions to you, lol. Also, how much HP does that Megatech SH engine have? Are you going to sell it in the near future? Email me with the info if you are. I am looking to buy a less powerful .21, like a Megatech or a little Ofna, but the Hyper .21 is too powerful. I say this because my GT Maxx will have sliders and I don't know if it will be able to accept CVD's yet, so I don't want to keep popping sliders and twisting them off.

Who makes the longest standard CVD's? Who makes the longest drive cups? I guess I could use my current drive cups and experiment.

[SixVi6]

HK9x19
The t-maxx has no problems with most all terrain. grass will slow it down on the top end a bit but it should have no problems. It starts thew same as any other Rc. A lot of people knock the stock TRX but its a good engine and the parts are cheap and can be bought used for next to nothing. All I used to run most of the time in my .15 maxx was ported TRX .15's. How fast a .21 conversion maxx will go depends on how deep your pockets are and how its setup. Most of the .21's are 35-40 mph the tops I've seen was in the 60's but it was unconfirmed. Faster than 40mph in a monster truck is nutty because they are not aerodynamic at all and are hard to steer at that high a speed. I've geared mine for massive top speed in the past and just end up crashing it and really breaking parts. The massive aftermarket is my favorite part of the maxx. Lots of stuff to try and lots of places to get them and lots of people making one off limited run parts for the maxx. Which is a blast.

GTX.. Megatech claims 2 hp but its less than a Hyper .21. Its got a very smooth powerband Unlike the hyper which is a brute torque low end power motor the Megatech I have is nice and smooth. and I'm not selling the Megatech. Its got 6 gals through it anyways and its beginning to show serious signs of a worn piston. The carb from it is now on the Hyper which is on my Landmax 2. Now the Hyper runns great! I'll be looking into getting a piston and sleve for the megatech soon to rebuild it. But for now its going in the teardown, clean, oil, bag and tag box for future usage. Your CVD question.. I have no idea.

I'm tearing down the t-maxx right now to clean it and wait to get the UE 1/8 diffs, Extreme performance Ultumate slipper clutch, 1/8 scale clutch setup, and the XTM 24.7.. They ar all ordered I'm just waiting. I 've already got the UE CVD's sheesh.. these things won't break ever. my .21 maxx will be a whole different beast after I get it done. I can't wait!!!

[HK9x19]

Does anyone that reads this thread use a spool in the front and or back of there T-Maxx?

Where can You buy a kit from to water cool a T-Maxx?

If You only bought like 5 modifications would would they be?

[GTX]

There is no water cool kit but it has been done.

5 things(6 actually):

port the engine
lose the EZ Start and get a pullstarter
RPM a-arms
RPM stablemaxx rims
RPM steel spur
get a Rix gear or traxxas lockout while your at it.

As for spools, they are good for climbing and serious off-roading.

[HK9x19]

I heard that there was a water cooled kit.

Why would You want to change from ez start to pull start?

How do I port the engine? .. or where can I found out how to port My engine?

So from what I've heard.. . a .21 conversion doesn't give You anymore speed than the stock .15 gives You.. Cause I heard that the .15 TRX engine can do 30 in 1st and 40 in 2nd gear.

Does anyone in here use a MIP boost bootle? does it seem to give You any kind of benifits?

[BlutoSigPi]

Originally posted by HK9x19

If You only bought like 5 modifications would would they be?

Engine mod
proline susp kit
hi torque steering servo w/HD saver
18t clutch bell
center plate to protect your trans

IMO

If you have an older max, RPM bulkhead braces.

[Got Speed]

There isn't a water cooling kit. If you want one you have to get creative.

The EZ start will give you lots of problems, more weight, and less power.

I wouldn't suggest porting your engine yourself. Many people that have tried have alot of useless engine parts laying around. There is a guy on here I think his name is Jesse. He ports engines for $25 and does a very good job.

The stock engine gives you 30mph max in second gear. An inexpensive .21 will give you about 35 but gives you tons of horsepower you can either use for wheelie poppin action or convert to a high top speed by changing the gearing. .21 are the best!:D

Most people that get boost bottles are dissapointed with them because they don't give a very noticable performance increase. A boost bottle would be on the bottom of my list of things to get.

[Got Speed]

It kind of depends on how and where you want to run your maxx but probably the best things to start off with unless you have an unlimmited budget are:

1-Some sort of engine upgrade whether it be porting or a new engine.

2-Either stablemaxx wheels, or the pro line suspension.

3-RPM bulkhead braces

4-RC Raven Dual Rate Springs

5-Either new shocks or aluminum shock caps.

If your racing you would deffinatly want to get some Pro Line Bowties.

[GTX]

A stock TRX cannot do 30 in first, only in second. To port the TRX, there are articles online and there was an article in RCCA. I can give you the mag issue if you want to know. Here is a link on how to do it also-

Porting the TRX .15 (http://www.maxxtraxx.com/tech/tech016.shtml)

With a pullstarter you don't have to use batteries or use the Cheesy start.

[SixVi6]

HK9x19
I've tried spools in my maxxes before and they are great of road but if you do any driving on road it will break driveline parts. I broke an MIP CVD on my e-maxx with a spool on road.

got Sped is 100% correct do not try to port your engine unless you are very comfortable with it. You have to be really really clean and cautious. If you knick the cleve on the inside where the chrome plating is you will destroy the sleve. Also any dirt.. even if its just a small particle of sand can reuin the sleve and piston. Check Jesse's porting (http://porting.clanpages.com/).. He does a great job and has ported tons of engines.

I'd like to add a stronger steering servo the the list of t-maxx mods. the stock one is barley enough to turn the tires.

The most reliable maxx I had was when it was a Ported TRX .15 with a rear exhaust that was very light weight. at roughly 2 lbs lighter than stock.

[R6905]

What engine for the T-maxx is the best to upgrade to from a stock trx .15? I was looking at the .247 but its so cheap... what makes it cheaper than most of the .21's?





Brandon

[GTX]

It is just made by XTM, they target people like that, and it's a great engine. Get it, but only after a .21 kit and upgrades to your driveshafts and tranny.

[R6905]

is there any particular driveshafts and tranny's that would be good for a .247 engine? Cause there is so many on the market I dont know which ones are good and which arent.




Brandon

[GTX]

Get the XTM kit, it's the most complete. Then, you can either get a Rixgear.com kit or a SuperMaxx 8mm tranny upgrade (http://www.unlimitedengineering.com).

[R6905]

Thanks... ill get to that... once i get a spare 170$ for a .21 conversion kit... 140$ for the engine... and whatever more money for the tranny.




Brandon

[GTX]

The Rix kit I think is like $20, and the engine and motor from XTM are both $150, I think.

[R6905]

Oh and one more little thing i might need for that stuff.... a t-maxx... 400$ i wanted to get one with a bigger engine




Brandon

[GTX]

You don't have one right now????

[R6905]

Im looking to buy one within the next two weeks..... im trying to find the best price..... and also im gonna buy it with a HUGE amount of stuff with it... like an all green anodized aluminum chassis with slicks on it... a bolink 46 power wagon body and the .21 conversion and xtm .247 engine...




Brandon

[R6905]

oh yeah... and the stuff with it is coming from my hobby shop... display item for cheap (green anodized chassis)



Brandon

[GTX]

there is a powerwagon body???!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?? Where where where?!?!?!!?! I WANT IT!!!!!

[R6905]

its made by bolink.... its green too.. i think the website is www.bolink.com its a REALLY sweet body





Brandon

[R6905]

there is also a sweet chevy avalanche body i want to get



Brandon

[GTX]

heh, found it.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXBBB1&P=7

I am gonna get one!!! I am building a Maxx from the ground up!!!

[GTX]

Hey SixVi6, you wanna hook me up with those diffs from your .21 T when you get your SM 1/8 diffs???? Let me know, and check the Maxxtraxx Lounge in the custom titles section.....

[R6905]

sweet... do you have a max? I might build one from the ground up instead of buying it... that way i can put all TOP OF THE LINE STUFF ON IT! ... i was thinking of puting an aircraft 3.20 engine in it... or .320 or whatever it is... at towerhobbies also... its the 5 cylinder one.. i was gonna make a way so it would work.. but it would be hard i know..



Brandon...

[GTX]

I wouldn't do that, just buy a used one or something and hop the crap out of it. I had one, and it was sweet. That's why I am building another one.

[Bloodember]

If your just going to hop everything up on it just buy all the parts, don't bother buying the T-Maxx itself. You'll save $400 that way.

--bloodember--

[GTX]

I don't have that kind of cash to just "plop" down. I will build it a few parts at a time.

[BlutoSigPi]

Hey you guys that flipped your carb around...does anyone have a picture of what the linkages are supposed to look like after this mod. I can get mine to work but the brake "pushes" on rather than pulls. If that makes sense.

[GTX]

Pushes? So like it should be reversed and everything would be fine?

[GTX]

Or does the throttle do what it's supposed to do and the brake doesn't? If that's so, just take the little slider that locks the wire and put it on the other side and adjust it to your liking. It should be good then.

[SixVi6]

GTX..

I have to do some serious inventory after I get the .21 Maxx back up and running and find out what t-maxx parts I have left. All I know is that I have three 2x2 foot boxes filled with RC parts most of them HPI and t-maxx parts and bodies and probabyl some old other parts and junk.. but when I get the 1/8 diffs in the maxx I'll sell my stock diffs to ya no prob. building a ground up maxx huh? let me know if there are any other stock parts or whatever you need I may have them laying around. what are you shooting for as for as the goal with the ground up maxx? all out insane or what?

[BlutoSigPi]

Originally posted by GTX
Or does the throttle do what it's supposed to do and the brake doesn't? If that's so, just take the little slider that locks the wire and put it on the other side and adjust it to your liking. It should be good then.

uhh...yeah ok. I switched the linkages on the servo horn...then I moved the looped wire that modulates the brakes to the otherside..so it's inline with the brake linkage. The throttle now pushes open...so if I leave the brake linkage as-is the brake will come on when the throttle opens because it's still "pulling" the lever arm for the brake. So I can switch it around so when it swings around it "pushes" the brake on. Is this the same setup everyone else is running? I wanted to make sure...plus a picture would help. I guess I have to do some digging. :D

[GTX]

SixVi6- sounds good. I do need another lower arm, so I would buy a lot of assorted stuff from you. I am just going to make it stock but no engine or radio. I will take the XR2 and Nova C12 out of my RC10GT and put them in there. I already have a T-Maxx clutch, so that's all set.

Bluto- if you have a pic that would be great. What is on your brake linkage and where? Is it like this-

[R6905]

hey bluto:

i dont know if you know this but if the you get the radio control monster trucks magazine with the dominator on the front.. it shows you exactly how to change your carb around and the servo..... i hope this helps


Brandon

[R6905]

I have another question:

Can you just make some modifications for the .247 engine without using the huge .21 conversion kit? Id rather buy some REALLY needed parts for it then buy a hole conversion kit and end up spending 300$ on the friggin thing with the engine.



Brandon

[GTX]

Well, if you look at it, it's actually better to buy the XTM kit. Here is what you get with it:

CVD's for all four corners
center driveshafts
air filter
pipe and header
chassis
extended lower braces
clutch nut for .21
engine mounts
throttle and brake linkages
all mounting hardware

This is THE best deal. I am going to get it if I go .21 with the maxx I am building. I am going to get a new job so I can work weekends and such so I can get some CASH for my Maxx. You should buy the .21 kit first, then save up for the 24.7 engine. You will be able to use the CVD's while you save up. Then you can put all the rest on after you upgrade your drivetrain.

[R6905]

okay... the only problem i now have is that i might buy my maxx soon... but all these magazines are talking about the "NEW MAXX" and it would suck if i bought my maxx then the new maxx came out... they are saying it might have a .21 engine or better in it... or two engines... that would be cool if it had two .21's


Brandon

[GTX]

Well it's not going to have a .21, they have already said that. I want to build a Maxx since all the parts will be going down once the new Maxx comes out.

[GTX]

What was it that you tried to send me? I cleared my box, so you can send it again.

[R6905]

alright... ill send it... also i have one more question (how many times have i said it on this thread alone?).... why does the t-maxx get sooooooooo much publicity... if you get the 2002 buyers guide like every page has like "rool bar for the t-maxx" or something for the t-maxx. i know its an awesome truck... but it has a .15 and trucks that are bigger than it and come with .21's dont get nearly as much parts or publicity...


Brandon

[GTX]

The T-Maxx is the truck that started it all. I remember reading the first look in RC Nitro on it. It has the best suspension and it is a great truck. The demand for aftermarket parts was so great everyone stepped into it. That is why you see so many parts available for it. You can build a full T-Maxx without using a single stock part.

Having popularity has to do with a few things:

parts support
product availability
how well the product performs
how well the people like the product

There are a few other things, but that is pretty much it. The T-Maxx was revolutionary to Monster Trucks, much like the HPI RS4 was to the Touring community.

[R6905]

cool.... whats weird is that you dont see almost any other car/truck that has sooooo many aftermarket parts... its like the t-maxx is the king of all vehicles


Brandon

[GTX]

Well, for now, it pretty much is. The Mad Force is kinda gettin in on the fun though, so Traxxas better do something! Ofna also has something up their sleeve.

[R6905]

yeah.. i thought the terra crusher might be able to take on the t-maxx untill i went to my hobby shop and they told me how much work it needed.. they said that it had a LOT of problems. one thing i do like about the terra crusher is that the chassis is HUGE... or that might just have been a custom one i say but it looked soooo much bigger than the t-maxx


Brandon

[BlutoSigPi]

Originally posted by GTX

Bluto- if you have a pic that would be great. What is on your brake linkage and where? Is it like this-

Yeah just like your pic there...that's exactly how it is. If the servo horn moves in the direction of your arrow it will open the throttle and engauge the brake at the same time. So I have to switch it around so it pushes the brake on...right? I'm just checkin.

[R6905]

bluto... you live in warren? i live nearby you!


Brandon

[GTX]

OK, then take an allen wrench and take off the slider-locker thing and take the wire out of the loop. Then put the slider-locker thing back on, and then a spring(or a peice of fuel tubing) and then slide it back into the loop. Adjust the silder-locker thing until you see fit. It should look like this:

[R6905]

wow gtx... i CAN NOT WAIT... till i have to do that to my t-maxx.... that will be TOO much fun... having to jack with it and stuff



Brandon

[R6905]

hey.. uh... i think we should uh... start a new t-maxx thread... this one is getting REALLY long... and then we can have two... which no other car has but us!



Brandon

[GTX]

LOL. I am going to mod it just a little when I get it. I am going to keep it pretty much stock except for the driveshafts and arms. I will also put some nice Ti skids on it too; that is all I want, I need a light truck.

[R6905]

i need a light truck too... for my top fuel t-maxx..... hahaha do you want to start a new thread?



Brandon

[GTX]

No, this one is actually a smaller one. The GT forum, which I am also in, has over 200 pages. This is a keeper anyways!

[R6905]

ok... i cant wait till i have my top fuel t-maxx.... ill be the fastest person in the world! lol ya right



Brandon

[GTX]

Well I'd say all the people that subscribe to this thread have about 25 or so emails about our replies. :p

[R6905]

yeah... stupid people who put the email thing on... hahahahaahaha.... oh wait... im one of them.... :eek:

[SixVi6]

Yes the Terra Crusher is gigantic comapred to a stock maxx and they are having a lot of problems with them. I liked them at first then I looked at the one at my LHS and it just looked so big it seemed akward and it weighs a couple more pounds than a stock maxx made it a no buy for me. but that Mad Force... that looks pretty cool.


Darn it.. I sooo want to run my t-maxx!! I just need the UE diffs and the 24.7. come on.. come on. I'm getting impatient. I want to drive the maxx. I miss it and it looks soo lonely sitting there with no engine. well its having a bit of fun crushing my Landmax 2 with the Camaro body on there. hehe..

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/camcrush_01.jpg

[R6905]

wow... thats a sweet looking truck.. i wanted to put a modena f360... i think thats what it is... on my t-maxx once i get it




Brandon

[R6905]

id like to get a terra crusher chassis... just to be able to put all huge sweet parts on it and a t-maxx body.... id put 4 .247 engines in it... one for each wheel and make it super STRONG!!!!! it would be cool... nothing would stop it lol... also i would put like 4 servos in it so that i could have one for front braking one for rear braking... one for steering and one for a snowplow



Brandon

[BlutoSigPi]

Originally posted by R6905
bluto... you live in warren? i live nearby you!


Brandon

Brandon, very cool. I have a buddy with a t-maxx and another with a nitro demon. If you ever go up to Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights let me know and we could meet up there and bash around. Also, I'm looking for someone to go t-maxx racing with at Larrys westside track. If your interested let me know! Or u can IM me at CKinky69 using AIM. busabluto using Yahoo!

GTX...yeah that's the picture...I know how to do it but I was making sure. I like to "pull" the brake on but this should be OK. Thanks for ur help. :D

[R6905]

i live north of you! and i dont own a t-maxx right now but im gonna buy one soon... but i will im you.. my sn is astrogiblet



Brandon

[GTX]

SixVi6-

What kind of parts are in that box? I would like to buy some or all of the maxx parts, depending on the price. Let me know either by email or post. I also need the front bulks and all that other good stuff. I don't think I am even going to put bumpers on it, lol. Just what I need to get it running. I may even only run 4 shocks, LOL!!! Here is what I have so far:

chassis
rear bulks
shock towers
3 lower arms
4 upper arms

And that's it. I just got them in the mail today. LMK, thanks.

Bluto- No prob.

Can you guys see my signature? I never see it. It should say something about the R/C House and going there....

[GTX]

How bout now? Is it there?

[SixVi6]

hehe.. I'm going to start going through the boxes and seperating the parts tonight into HPI, T-maxx, and other parts. I'll probably just post a list here of the maxx parts then take any pics as needed. The only parts I know that I won't have are front bulks but the rest of the suspension except for mabey hingpins I'll have. hop up parts I have a set of RPM arms engough for a whole truck and I know I used to have a diff case with a spool and an RRP gear set around here someplace. I don't know for sure yet. probably by tomorow I'll have a better idea.

[GTX]

Sounds cool to me! I'm ready for them.

[R6905]

hey i want some parts... um.... by the way of a hole t-maxx.. you got that for sale? lol




Brandon

[R6905]

oh also... gtx... i think they have subprofile's disabled or something... mine isnt showing up either and i dont see anyone else's... probably someone put something bad in it and they disabled them



Brandon

[MaxxThrasher]

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=89662

[Got Speed]

I can see everyone's profile. Can you see everybody elses yet?

GTX-I can't see your sig. Do I have one?

[R6905]

i cant see anyones sig...



Brandon

[SixVi6]

I think the sigs are dissabled on this board. Nobody has one that I know of unless they type it up every thime they post.

hehe.. ok here we go. I went through all the parts last night. be afraid... be very afraid.

here are links to the pics.

** Ported TRX and parts (http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/4sale_01.jpg)

** rear exhuast with AE pipe, hacked up batt box, RX, and EX starts and servo mounts. (http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/4sale_02.jpg)

** Stock skids, lots of sliders in varying conditions with hexes and pins and offset hexes, Knuckles, pillow balls, and pilow ball retainers (http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/4sale_03.jpg)

** RPM arms, Stock arms, NIP RPM brace, tranyn case, rear bulks, stock braces (http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/4sale_04.jpg)

** Shocks, springs (black ones are raven dual rates), steering wiht bearings, rear tie rods, spooled diff complete, bumpers and a load of mounts, a cracked gas tank that has been sealed with silicone.. no leaks as far as I know. (http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/4sale_05.jpg)

** 4 stock tires, no foams, 2 stock tires on black stock rims, 2 partially cut down stockers on black rims and, 2 worn stock tires on stock rims. (http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/4sale_06.jpg)

Shoot me an e-mail if there is anything ya want and we'll work out a price and such. ohh and I do have bearings for the knuckles and will get the best ones of the bunch if they are needed.

John
sixvi6-camaro@attbi.com

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

I am Debating between a T-maxx and Losi XXX-NT sport with the XR2 radio.

I know this is a dumb question to ask in the t-maxx forum but i will be asking it in the xxx-nt forum- please give your REAL opinion.

I will be using the trucks in my backyard and at the track- i am building a Racetrack in my backyard, which will be loose dirt(real off-road not blue groove) so far it is looking very nice, it will have many banks and jumps.

i have the need for speed, as the xxx-nt will provide that. But the sheer size, power, and the ability to go anywhere of the t-max is just calling my name- i think that i am leaning towards the xxx-nt, because it is about 200$ less. If someone can give me some good answers i might change my mind- THanx

P.S. does anyone here live in NY or race at the Long island Raceway? thanx

[MaxxThrasher]

XXX-NT IMHO, less maintenance, more durable, cheaper in the long run.

[SixVi6]

I agree.. for any kind of racing get the NT. the maxx is a great basher but it needs a lot of work to be really great all around and the maxx has a lot mroe parts which equals more problems that can go wrong. If you love hop ups and making your own unique RC the maxx is calling your name but for an out of the box no need to modify race truck the NT is the way to go.

[crazyL]

Hey LEMMEDRIVEIT where do u live on long island? i live here too. I dont go to long island raceway but i dont really think they do nitro there and its pretty far. I just ordered a t-maxx today to go along with my nitro demon.

[R6905]

whats a nitro demon? whos it by... all these people are telling me about their nitro demons on aol instant messager and i dont know what it is?



Brandon

[MaxxThrasher]

http://www.duratrax.com/cars/dtxd75x05.html

Hunka Hunka burnin' luv! :p

[GTX]

SixVi6, YGM!

[SixVi6]

geez.. GTX up late are we? lol.. :D I'll check it now..

hehe.. its late I'll let ya know tomorow on the price for all the stuff.. do ya need bearings with the knuckles? cause I have those too.

[LouisB]

Has anyone tried a Hot Bodies .18 in their Maxx?

[R6905]

maxx thrasher: thanks for the link... the truck is sweet looking... but i dont really like stadium trucks in general... i like MONSTER TRUCKS!!!!!



Brandon

[R6905]

HEY! im a member now! no "new member' now its MEMBER yeah!!!! after 30 friggin posts they finally decide its ok! hahaha....... oh yeah.... (so i dont get banned) has anyone every put two 24.7 engines in there t-maxx? (dont answer this)




Brandon

[GTX]

I will need the bearings, so that would be nice. I just got home actually. I caught a Preying Mantis, so I was a little bit excited. He is only about an inch long too.

[dexters]

Hey guys, I finally went out and bought a new TMaxx. I have some questions though for you. I took the baffle out of the stock pipe...is this ok to do? Also, when I ramped once the back shock cap popped off. And I thought hmmm which shock upgrades should I get. I'm looking at the AE shocks, and the Big Bores? Which ones do you all recommend? I appreciate the help. Later

[MaxxThrasher]

Taking the baffle out of the stock pipe is pretty much the 1st thing EVERYONE does and it is just fine. This will make for less resistence on the exhaust letting the engine breathe better.
As for shock upgrades, I have to say the Dynamite shocks made my Losi.

[GTX]

I second the Dynamite shocks. They are the best for the money. They are threaded, so it's easy adjustment. The baffle taken out trick really is what everyone does first. Then the carb flip. Have you done that yet?

[Got Speed]

I 3rd the dynamite shocks they are threaded high quality and I think they are hard anodized. If not those Ive got both AEs and Big Bores but I prefer the big bores. The ultamite shocks would be some kind of 1/8 buggy shocks.

[R6905]

i 4th the dynamite shocks... they are just soooo sweet....



Brandon

[MaxxBlaster]

What do you guys know about T-Maxx rollcages? I am thinking about getting one. What are some good brands? Are they worth the money? Some of them are kind of pricy.

[R6905]

are you talking about the steel tubed chassis? i think they could be cool but the only problem with them is that you can only have like one body on it... the stock one...



Brandon

[R6905]

I need to know which hop-ups are best for the t-maxx for HARD bashing/ sometimes little racing? i dont care what price... but cheeper would be better.... i need everything.. from chassis to suspension or whatever needs upgrading....




Brandon

[MaxxBlaster]

I mean a rollcage. The type that bolts onto the chasis and protects it in a rollover. You can put any pickup body on with them as far as I know.

[R6905]

ok... im wrong.. sorry i dont know much about roll cages... i would put one on to protect my car but i dont know about their weight or how much they acctually protect your car....



Brandon

[LouisB]

I like the look of the RC Raven cages, but they're quite expensive:( Have a look on their site h (http://www.rcraven.com)

[MaxxThrasher]

Ebay Item #1751752678

Here's one I'm thinking of buying for a basher. Ya think its worth it?

[BrandonM7]

Originally posted by R6905
I need to know which hop-ups are best for the t-maxx for HARD bashing/ sometimes little racing? i dont care what price... but cheeper would be better.... i need everything.. from chassis to suspension or whatever needs upgrading....




Brandon

I saw a HUGE difference in putting power to the ground with aluminum bulkheads. HUGE. It made the truck feel so much tighter on and off throttle, I was really surprised. Same was true with the aluminum chassis braces and skid plates - tied it all together really well. The Al knuckles made a good solid improvement, too, but I had to dremel out the backside of the hole (where the pillowball shaft passes through) to get full range of motion back, because they seem to have been manufactured a little small.

Aluminum shock towers and body mounts are nice, if you break them a lot, otherwise leave them plastic - the Al units are way heavier. Same goes with A-Arms, bumpers, and bumper mounts - all that stuff's aluminum on mine, and it is WAY heavy. Don't break stuff anymore, though. Plus, with all the weight down low (mainly the a-arms,) it lands VERY gracefully, even if I totally botch the jump and should cartwheel, it manages to regain it's composure very well. I just got a set of Al steering bellcranks and little bearings to replace the bushings, which I'm hoping will tighten up the slop in the steering. I imagine I'll be eating a lot more servo savers, though.

Got most of my stuff from http://www.integy.com -- the bulkheads and shock towers are very nice, but as I mentioned, the knuckles needed some grinding. Also, the upper a-arm comes VERY close to the shock at full extension, so I don't think anything bigger (assuming "Big Bore" shocks actually have a larger spring - I've never seen them, so I don't know) would hit.

Out of all the Al stuff I've bought, though, I still think the bulkheads made the biggest difference, performance-wise. Most of the other stuff was just to keep me from breaking plastic pieces :D

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by R6905
I need to know which hop-ups are best for the t-maxx for HARD bashing/ sometimes little racing? i dont care what price... but cheeper would be better.... i need everything.. from chassis to suspension or whatever needs upgrading....




Brandon

Im thinking of buying a few things from integy because they are pretty inexpensive but the best T-Maxx parts you can get are here: www.unlimitedengineering.com

[Got Speed]

I forgot: I think Megatech, Integy, Dynamite, GPM, XTM, and Traxxas parts are all the same just different names and colors.

[GTX]

Titanium skidplates, a nice chassis made my JT(their smallblock race chassis), RPM arms, some nice turnbuckles, and maybe some driveshafts would be great for hard bashing.

[R6905]

thanks guys.... i want to basically turn my truck into an aluminum truck.... im getting it VERY VERY VERY soon... and some upgrades with it.. so im basically deciding which are the best to buy right with the truck....



Brandon

[Got Speed]

Yea some ti skids too.

If you get a SM Stage 3 chassis it comes with full Titanium CVDs. The Stage 3 suspension comes with huge Ti Turnbuckles.

[GTX]

I would rather have some RPM arms and some regular CVD's, more flex, no bending, cheap, and the arm are guaranteed.

[Got Speed]

I just don't like RPM arms now because I have had bad experiences with them. Ive broken them and bowed them pretty bad.

[LouisB]

Would moving down to a 18 tooth clutch bell make my HB .18 run cooler because of the smaller load, or hotter because of the higher RPM at top speed? (I'm having trouble with it overheating in the mains)

[MaxxThrasher]

Sorry dude, .18's are kinda plagued with overheating probs.
Maybe a larger header to let the exhaust out quicker and a better head.
Moving down on the gear is not going to give you a higher top speed. It will do just the opposite and isn't going to lend anything to cooling off your engine.

[MaxxThrasher]

WOOHOOOOOOO! Page 40! :cool:

[GTX]

I would try it if your engine is straining. It should help.

[GTX]

What do you guys think:

Should I use my Novarossi C12 in my T when it gets together, or use it temporarily and get a 15 CV-RX? I think I like the CV-RX, it has lots of power.

[MaxxThrasher]

I have the .15 CV RX in my metal Maxx and it rocks! Just got through completing the drive train with Dynamite CVDs all around. Twisted the stock drives in two. First went the rear drives, upgraded them, then went the rear center drive, upgraded the center drives then went the front drives. So now I have CVDs all around. Just replaced the primary gear shaft in the tranny and I am now putting the transmission back into the truck.

The CV RX has tons of power and torque. With a 20T clutch bell the top speed is much better too and still has enough torque to pop wheelies on command. I have 1-1/2 gal. through it so far and its been a blast driving it.

[MaxxThrasher]

Oh yeah, one other thing. After I finally got the engine tuned how I like it I haven't had to touch a needle one the last 5 times I've started and run it. It has stayed tuned just how I like it. Just crank it up and drive, now thats refreshing!:cool:

[R6905]

would anyone buy a thunder tiger... um... i think its the ek-4 over a t-maxx? or is the t-maxx sooooo good that its not worth spendin three houndred dollars or so more on a ek-4?



Brandon

[GTX]

EK4 just has power. They pretty much took their EB4 buggy, put more shocks on, a huge motor, big truck wheels and body, and called it a truck.

[R6905]

ha! i was thinking... of getting a t-maxx then just putting a .70 engine in it with some upgrades.... better looking.... better parts for it.... better truck... i think the t-maxx is sooo awesome... and people diss it like it isnt the BEST SELLING TRUCK.... i think the only truck i like almost as much as a t-maxx ( i dont own either one so i dont know... but by looks) is the ofna dominator... i like its looks a lot and it seems like a good truck with its .21 engine... i also like the mad force.. but not tooo much though...


Brandon

[MaxxThrasher]

Hybrids seem to be the wave everyone is riding now. There is such a flood of aftermarket MFGs putting out parts for so many vehicles that people are now building their own versions of (whatever) from the ground up. 1/8 seems to be the scale that the hybrids are taking. Take from this, take from that and build your own indestructible Monster Truck!
:cool:

[R6905]

YEAH! i would love to do that! if i had a spare 5000 dollars laying around and a corprate sponsorship...i would probably do that! things are soooo expensive for these trucks... damn... for the amount of money some people put into their trucks... you could buy a used REAL good car



Brandon

[MaxxThrasher]

LOL, hey thats no kidding! I've had my Maxx for just 10 months and already passed the $3,000 mark!

[R6905]

yeah... see what im saying? they get you to buy this awesome truck... with just the right amount of defects so that it breaks after HARD use... then you gotta replace the electric start with a pull start..... and then the plastic gears strip off and you gotta get some aluminum ones of titanium ones... 100 to 200$ right there... then you gotta buy fuel... 10-50$ and you HAVE TO get the .21 conversion kit and a bigger engine.. such as a .21 or .247 xtm engine... 300-500$ ... damn.. .im flat screwed when i get my t-maxx... lol



Brandon

[GTX]

Actually, a stock T with a 15 CV-RX and 18T clutch bell is a badda$$ setup.

[R6905]

yeah it might be good except not as good as a .247 engine with a 18 tooth clutch bell



Brandon

[GTX]

No, it's just as good. The 24.7 would just have more torque. And it would tear the drivetrain apart. A 15 CV-RX would be much better.

[R6905]

really? how much is the 15 cv rx?


Brandon

[GTX]

Like $180 or so. I would just buy a used one. You guys know me, lol. I have only bought like 2 new engines in my "R/C lifetime".

[MaxxThrasher]

There is some good,cheap T-Maxxes for sale on Ebay if you'd like to go that route.

Here's one I was bidding on until it went passed what I was willing to pay. I thought I could use another basher. :(
Oh well, I'm thinking of either getting a Nitro TC3 or Nitro ProStock Drag Car.

Ebay Item # 1751752678

[R6905]

see i would buy a used one if i knew where to buy it at....



Brandon

[R6905]

i dont like ebay... my bro got jipped 400$ off ebay



Brandon

[dexters]

Hey guys, you said go with the Dynamite shocks made by Losi for my new tmaxx. I've searched everywhere for these and didn't have any luck on finding them. Can you guys give me a part number for them and the cheapest place to get them. I appreciate it.

GTX- I have not flipped my carb yet. I'm planning on doing that soon though. Do I have to make many adjustments. Thanks

[GTX]

Do you have an older or a newer Maxx? Go to www.horizonhobby.com (http://www.horizonhobby.com) to find the shocks.

[racer t-maxx 20]

I have a t-maxx and i think it is sweet and all the hop up for it.:D
I have a pic of my t-maxx and e-maxx but they are to big.

[dexters]

GTX- I have a new Tmaxx. Just got it last week. Thanks for the link. Thats one place I didnt look